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Movie poster: The House by the Lake (1976)
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The House by the Lake

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1976 · 87 min Horror Thriller
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

Harry is a rich dentist who often brings women up to his rural lakehouse. One weekend, he invites Diane, a former fashion model. On their way to the house, Diane runs a gang of thugs off the road. Humiliated, the thugs track down the couple for revenge.

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Original Title Death Weekend
Year 1976
Country Canada
Genre Horror, Thriller
Director William Fruet
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (45 votes)

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The film constructs its dread on a straightforward premise, relying on the primal fear of a home invasion. It explores the shifting power dynamics between the hunters and the hunted within the claustrophobic confines of the lakeside house.

What lingers after the credits is a raw, unglamorous portrayal of violence and a cynical view of human nature under pressure. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: William Fruet

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Watch late at night, alone, to fully absorb the atmosphere of isolation and dread.

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